DARREN BLOM
Hampton,VA
Summary
Utilizing extensive experience in detail-orientation and organization skills in the transportation logistics coordination, offering a comprehensive background product management in transportation industry, including 3 years as Lead Driver with Energy Dispatch. While personally valuing the importance of operations and safety compliance. Excelling at being customer oriented because without them there is no need for us. The determination and dedication to them and the public as a whole, is of the utmost importance. Having extensive training in commercial and industrial electrical applications along with experience in high pressure liquid pumps for product loading and unloading.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Coordinator
Moran Towing
01.2023 - Current
- Schedule Docking and Un- Docking of Maritime vessels along the East Coast, coordinating proper accessorial personnel, and others to facilitate scheduled movements.
- Communicate with Management, Maritime Vessel Captains, State pilots, and Company Pilots to ensure all Maritime requirements are met per USCG and Homeland Security protocols are met.
- Establish and keep a comprehensive and current database to maintain accurate billing of Dockings and Un-Dockings ordered by Shipping Line Agents.
Operations Coordinator
Kinder Morgan Inc
12.2019 - 12.2023
- Maintain correct delivery of coal and dry bulk material by rail-car and import maritime vessel to Kinder Morgan
- Assist in proficient unloading and storage of multiple customer products
- Assist in accurate and efficient 100% loading of coal via maritime vessels for export shipments to destinations around the world
- Task various mechanical and subsequent maintenance projects as assigned
- Assess any and all safety concerns with proper managers
- Maintain training goals and assist in training modules for current and new hires
Driver
C & S Hauling
06.2021 - Current
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
Operations Coordinator
McAllister Towing And Transportation Co. Inc
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Schedule Docking and Un-docking of Maritime vessels throughout along the East Coast
- Communicate with Management, Maritime Vessel Captains, State Pilots, and Company Pilots to ensure all Maritime requirements are met per USCG and Homeland Security Protocols
- Established and kept both Ledger and Computer Database accounts current to maintain accurate billing of Dockings and Un-dockings ordered by Shipping Line Agents, along with coordinating line handlers to insure proper vessel movements. Complete weekly accounts of vessel movements to establish productivity for corporate analysis
Transport Driver
Eagle Transport Corporation
10.2015 - 04.2019
- Safely Load and secure products as indicated by Logistics
- Adjust orders as needed to accurately meet customer's 90% capacity guidelines
- Established accurate delivery reports and electronically enter those reports to provide correct invoice billing
- Performed vehicle Safety Inspections and Reports per DOT guidelines
- Communicated with Terminal Manager and Maintenance Department to ensure safe operations of equipment per DOT Regulations
- Utilize MSDS Database to ensure proper placarding requirements for Hazardous materials per DOT / FMCSR Regulations
FSR /Commercial Truck Driver
Suez Water Technologies
01.2015 - 02.2019
- Work with Logistics/ Operations Department to deliver water treatment equipment to Power Generation Facilities and Production Facilities in the United States with 100% accuracy
- Maintain all credentials required to ensure high security clearances required by Homeland Security and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Maintain equipment and records to facilitate proper equipment operations. Ensuring safety regulation requirements are met per all monitoring agencies ( DOT / NRC / HSA )
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills
- Inspected load security and checked for any damages
Logistics /Transport Driver
Kenan Advantage Group
12.2008 - 10.2015
- Worked with Logistics and Operations personnel to ensure proper delivery of ordered Petroleum Products ( Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, and Jet Fuel )
- Adjust orders as needed to accurately meet customer's 90% capacity guidelines
- Established accurate delivery reports and electronically enter those reports to provide correct invoice billing
- Safely Load and secure products as indicated by Logistics
- Performed Vehicle Safety Inspections and Reports per DOT guidelines
- Communicate with Terminal Manager and Maintenance Department to ensure safe operations of equipment per DOT Regulations
- Utilize MSDS Database to ensure proper placarding requirements for Hazardous materials per DOT / FMCSR Regulations
- Received and monitored customer's product needs and structured Drivers Shift Workloads to properly meet the delivery needs of customers in Logistics
- Maintained customer and driver communications to ensure correct grade and quantities of petroleum products to be loaded per customer requirements
- Maintained accurate computer dispatch order records for proper billing and customer inventory/sales monitoring
Warehouse Inventory Control Manager /Operations Coordinator
McAllister Towing Inc
01.2009 - 09.2014
- Maintain inventory control of Maritime parts and supplies for port location
- Work with suppliers and vendors to secure timely delivery of stock items
- Communicate with port engineers and vessel personnel to effectively acquire materials, supplies and scheduling contracted companies to ensure repairs for safe operation of vessels
- Work with management to effectively streamline downtime repairs and ensure all requests meet USCG requirements
- Accepted delivered packages, verified products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors to obtain replacements or refunds
- Schedule Docking and Undocking of Maritime vessels throughout the East Coast
- Communicate with Management, Maritime Vessel Captains, State Pilots, and Company Pilots to ensure all Maritime requirements are met proper USCG and Homeland Security Protocols
- Kept both Ledger and Computer Database accounts current to maintain accurate billable Dockings and Un-docking ordered by Shipping Line Agents. Ensuring all proper personnel ie. vessels, pilots, & line handlers are scheduled for arraigned vessel movements
- Completed physical inventory counts each weekly
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality service standards
Petroleum Delivery Driver / Lead Driver
Energy Dispatch LLC
02.2001 - 01.2009
- Safely load and secure products for our customer RaceTrac Petroleum
- Established accurate delivery reports for terminals and customers, along with scheduling drivers delivery routes and product requirements
- Maintain vehicle safety inspections and reports and communicate with repair technicians to insure safe repair of vehicle safety standards required by DOT. Utilize MSDS sheets and maintain proper safety and placarding of shipments in compliance of Hazmat training
- Meet with Management monthly to discuss market trends and requirements
- Establish proper log compliance set forth by DOT standards
- Strive to maintain positive relationships with customers
- Used excellent listening and problem-solving skills to work with customers and quickly resolve concerns
- Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution for proper product deliveries
Petroleum Delivery Driver
Eagle Transport Inc
12.1999 - 02.2001
- Worked with Logistics and Operations personnel to ensure proper delivery of ordered Petroleum Products ( Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, and Jet Fuel )
- Safely Load and secure products as indicated by Logistics.Adjust orders as needed to accurately meet customer's 90% capacity guidelines
- Maintain accurate delivery reports and electronically enter those reports to provide correct invoice billing
- Maintain vehicle Safety Inspections and Reports per DOT guidelines. Communicate with Terminal Manager and Maintenance Department to ensure safe operations of equipment per DOT Regulations
- Utilize MSDS Database to ensure proper placarding requirements for Hazardous materials per DOT / FMCSR Regulations
- Worked with retail and commercial customers to understand requirements and provide exceptional customer service
Tractor Trailer Driver
Georgia-Pacific
02.1992 - 12.1999
- Ensured safe and consistent operations by conducting DOT pre-trip inspections according to established criteria
- Followed hand signals from loading crew to maneuver truck into loading or unloading positions
- Managed deliveries of various loads, including products and other materials
- Complied with all procedures by obtaining and maintaining proper delivery authorizations and pickup documentation
- Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collected payments for services
- Serviced truck with oil, fuel and radiator fluid to prevent malfunctions and increase performance
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after trips, logging and reporting mechanical problems
- Verified count and condition of products loaded and unloaded to prepare reports on shortages, overages and damages
Operations Coordinator
Chem Lime NJ
10.1990 - 02.1992
- Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices by inspecting production areas regularly
- Ensured compliance with all company standards and procedures to insure products meets customer requirements
Tractor Trailer Driver
D M Bowman
10.1989 - 10.1990
- Monitored delivery truck performance and performed routine maintenance to promote safe driving and delivery conditions
- Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collected payments for services
- Kept accurate vehicle logs, records of cargo and billing statements to comply with regulations
Electrical Apprentice
Arc Electric
06.1986 - 10.1989
- Moved equipment, supplies and tools to work locations to assist in completing skilled work
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete
- Worked under supervision of electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge
Education
DOT compliance and driver training -
Tri State driving School
Va. Beach, Va1989
High School Diploma - General Studies
Lake Taylor High School
Norfolk, Va1986
Skills
- Highly Motivated
- Customer Oriented
- Microsoft Excel
- Safety conscious
- Mechanically Inclined
- Operations management trained
- Word and Excel trained
- Commercial / Industrial electrical experience
- Experienced in high pressure pump systems
- Trained on heavy equipment
- OSHA trained
- Haz-Mat first responder trained
- Logistics coordination
Accomplishments
- TBA Electrical Apprentice School - Virginia Beach, VA
- Certifications
- National Safe Driving Award
- OSHA Training
- HazMat First Responder Training
- Safe Inventory Management
- Accomplishments
- 30 Years safe driving
- Maintained perfect delivery and safety awards for 19 yrs in the Petroleum Industry
- Maintain a Plus 5 points on my DMV report for the past 33 yrs
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets
- Collaborated with team of 80 in the development of material supply and requisitioning process and execution .
Timeline
Operations Coordinator
Moran Towing
01.2023 - Current
Driver
C & S Hauling
06.2021 - Current
Operations Coordinator
Kinder Morgan Inc
12.2019 - 12.2023
Operations Coordinator
McAllister Towing And Transportation Co. Inc
04.2019 - 12.2019
Transport Driver
Eagle Transport Corporation
10.2015 - 04.2019
FSR /Commercial Truck Driver
Suez Water Technologies
01.2015 - 02.2019
Warehouse Inventory Control Manager /Operations Coordinator
McAllister Towing Inc
01.2009 - 09.2014
Logistics /Transport Driver
Kenan Advantage Group
12.2008 - 10.2015
Petroleum Delivery Driver / Lead Driver
Energy Dispatch LLC
02.2001 - 01.2009
Petroleum Delivery Driver
Eagle Transport Inc
12.1999 - 02.2001
Tractor Trailer Driver
Georgia-Pacific
02.1992 - 12.1999
Operations Coordinator
Chem Lime NJ
10.1990 - 02.1992
Tractor Trailer Driver
D M Bowman
10.1989 - 10.1990
Electrical Apprentice
Arc Electric
06.1986 - 10.1989
DOT compliance and driver training -
Tri State driving School
High School Diploma - General Studies
Lake Taylor High School
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